NC TREK
Report
- Report Number
- 4180242
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 9, 2014
- Date of Event
- October 8, 2014
- Report Date
- October 9, 2014
- Manufacturer
- ABBOTT VASCULAR
- Product Code
- DQX
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- User Facility report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
Narratives
NURSING DOCUMENTATION AND INVESTIGATION REVEALS THAT A PTCA ABBOTT MINI TREK RX BALLOON (3.5 X15) WAS INSERTED INTO THE PROXIMAL LAD ARTERY SEGMENT-SAPHENOUS VEIN GRAPH AND BALLOON INFLATION TIMES THREE (6-8 ATM) FOR 5 SECONDS RESPECTIVELY. THE CATHETER WAS ABRUPTLY AND RAPIDLY REMOVED BY THE PHYSICIAN. A SEGMENT OF THE CATHETER/BALLOON WAS NOTED TO BE RETAINED WITHIN THE CATHETER SHEATH. AN ABBOTT NC TREK RX BALLOON 4.0 X 15 WAS USED TO SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVE THE REMAINING SEGMENT. UPON INPECTION THE BALLOON WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. UPON REMOVAL OF THE SHEATH AND CAREFUL IRRIGATION A RUBBERY SUBSTANCE WAS IDENTIFIED AND EXAMINED. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE BALLOON. ALL DEVICES RETAINED.THE MANUFACTURER'S REP WAS PRESENT THROUGHT THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 636895 | NC TREK | WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER | DQX | ABBOTT VASCULAR | * | 21119GA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 YR | CATHETER SHEATH AND INTERVENTIONAL GUIDE WIRES. |